Bitcoin has dropped sharply in 2026, falling about 25-31% year-to-date to around $63,000 from a peak near $97,860 in January. Meanwhile, the US dollar index (DXY) remains firm above 100, defying the typical pattern where Bitcoin rallies as the dollar weakens. This divergence is driven by tighter global dollar liquidity and a less accommodative monetary policy, creating headwinds for Bitcoin as a risk asset. Investors may need to reassess portfolios, but the current Bitcoin price could also represent a buying opportunity based on historical recovery patterns after significant drawdowns.
BlackRock has chosen not to launch XRP or other altcoin ETFs, concentrating instead on Bitcoin and Ethereum, which it views as more liquid and profitable. Industry experts consider this a risky move, but BlackRock prefers to wait until the XRP ETF ma...
In the week ending August 21, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded their strongest combined inflows of 2026, totaling about $2.6 billion, with Bitcoin ETFs attracting $1.9 billion and Ethereum ETFs $697.2 million. This surge coincided with in...
A small portion of Bitcoin previously seized from the FTX/Alameda complex has been transferred again, stirring market attention. Despite this Alameda-related selling, Bitcoin shows strong resilience with a 25% rally in August and ongoing institutiona...
Bitcoin fell below $78,000 following the US July PCE inflation reading of 3.7%, which was higher than the expected 3.6%. This inflation data also caused declines in traditional markets like equities and gold. Despite the pullback, CryptoQuant signals...
Bitcoin stabilized around $78,000 after a recent pullback from over $81,000, amid the U.S. SEC's progress on updating crypto custody regulations. The SEC's proposed rule changes, now under White House review, aim to clarify how investment advisers an...
